Eradicator

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Eradicator is a single player shooter game with a violence theme. It was developed by Accolade, Inc and was released on November 6, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

Explode into action! Disable an automated fortress that has been mysteriously reactivated. It's up to you to eradicate the hordes of destructive, cunning enemies. A massive citadel sprawls upon an alien planet, the wealth of the galaxy field hostage beneath it's guns. You alone must enter the fortress and eliminate the hordes of destructive enemies and safeguard the future of mankind. Take on t…

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Eradicator offers a unique blend of first-person and third-person perspectives, allowing versatile gameplay and enhanced spatial awareness.
The game features a broad arsenal with many imaginative and fun weapons, including remote-controlled gadgets and deployable devices, adding tactical depth and variety.
Multiple playable characters with different stats and unique introductory missions increase replay value, encouraging diverse tactical approaches.

The graphics and resolution are dated and low, causing visual challenges on modern hardware and sometimes making distant objects hard to discern.
Level design can be confusing and maze-like, often frustrating players due to unclear objectives, poor guidance, and dark environments.
Controls and movement, including aiming and platforming physics, can feel floaty or awkward, with no modern quality-of-life improvements like source ports or widescreen support.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay offers a mix of classic 90s FPS shooting with exploratory objectives, unique character abilities, and innovative mechanics like drone control and deployable cover, providing replay value and variety. While some find the controls smooth and the gameplay addictive, others note occasional clumsiness and dated visuals, but overall it holds up well and appeals to fans of old-school shooters. The level design and character differences enhance the experience, making it a charming yet somewhat niche title.
- “Each character comes with subtle gameplay variations and unique introductory missions, providing replay value and a slightly different angle on the same overarching conflict.”
- “First or third-person gameplay, 3 playable characters with slightly different weapons, a ton of abilities/powerups, and some truly unique FPS advancements for the time: little drones that help you attack, remote-controlled bombs, puzzles that require you to control drones, deployable cover, etc.”
- “Gameplay combines classic corridor-based shooting with exploratory objectives and environmental interaction.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simple.”
- “Sometimes the gameplay attempts to vary itself with sections where you remotely control a robot (tedious) or do something with a time limit (egregious).”
- “Man, on gameplay level this one feels like it just came out, seriously, and it predates for several years excellent old school fps like Exhumed, this one really had a clumsy gameplay in comparison.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The story in Eradicator is a typical, somewhat cliché and lightweight sci-fi plot that lacks depth and memorable characters, often described as B-grade and low-budget. However, it provides a solid framework for gameplay with unique introductory missions per character, objective-based levels, and some replay value. While not a strong point, its narrative supports the action and exploration elements, though modernizing and deepening the story could enhance the overall experience.
- “Each character comes with subtle gameplay variations and unique introductory missions, providing replay value and a slightly different angle on the same overarching conflict.”
- “The game features non-linear missions with multiple objectives, including unique elements like remotely controlled mechs and deployable bombs that set it apart from similar titles.”
- “Levels are built around objective-based scripts rather than traditional key hunts, encouraging exploration through searching for hidden stashes and experimenting with in-level mechanics like hacking security drones.”
- “The story has terrible low budget cutscenes and there basically is no story.”
- “The plot is threadbare.”
- “The storyline is laughable.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The graphics are nostalgically representative of their era, featuring detailed textures, gritty sci-fi aesthetics, and early polygonal experimentation, though they appear dated and low-res by modern standards. While some find the visuals polished and atmospheric, others note issues like motion sickness, limited graphical options, and an overall dark, chunky style that hasn't aged well compared to contemporaries. Despite these flaws, many appreciate the unique aesthetic and level design that maintain the game's charm.
- “Textures and lighting are characteristic of the era, and while they may appear dated to modern players, they capture the aesthetic of early polygonal experimentation.”
- “Visuals are decent and polished, maps are cleanly detailed with cool sci-fi aesthetics and lots of destructible environment pieces.”
- “The graphics are also really good for their time and give the game a gritty and dirty sci-fi atmosphere I enjoy a lot.”
- “The graphics, being sprite-based, did not age that well (also because they're based on low-res GC render), but it's nothing eye searing.”
- “Graphically, it cannot hold a candle to that game.”
- “Its aesthetically nostalgic, but can cause some motion sickness.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The game's music is largely ambient and industrial, effectively enhancing the eerie atmosphere without being intrusive. While some criticize the limited variety and lack of in-game volume control for the CD soundtrack, many appreciate its immersive quality and artistic sound design, especially given its time. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's mood and tension.
- “The horror element comes from the perpetually dim environments and the haunting ambient soundtrack, which suggests trepidation on the part of the player rather than going in guns-blazing (though you are free to play that way if you so desire).”
- “The music is nice, mixing basic ambient industrial and basic industrial rock, and the CD version offers Redbook music, which is very pleasant.”
- “Immersive music, enemy noises, gib sounds-- very impressive for its time.”
- “Some people have complained that there is only one music track throughout the whole game.”
- “The soundtrack was poor, except for the main menu music.”
- “Shame the better quality CD-ROM soundtrack is not volume adjustable from the game.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The game's atmosphere is defined by gritty, industrial sci-fi settings like alien labs and fortified installations, creating a cohesive and immersive environment typical of early 3D shooters. While some find the atmosphere less inspired compared to classics like Duke Nukem, others appreciate its unique blend of level design and art, making it a brief but enjoyable alien world adventure. Overall, the atmospheric elements contribute significantly to the game's experimental and nostalgic appeal.
- “Atmospheric elements such as industrial interiors, alien laboratories, and fortified installations contribute to a cohesive science fiction setting.”
- “For enthusiasts of early 3D shooters, it stands as a worthwhile and atmospheric journey into the experimental years of the genre’s evolution.”
- “The graphics are also really good for their time and give the game a gritty and dirty sci-fi atmosphere I enjoy a lot.”
- “The cat girl is cool and has a nice ass to make the TPS view worthwhile, but except for that, the graphics and the atmosphere feel uninspired compared to most famous titles.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game offers strong replayability through multiple characters, each with unique stats, weapons, and introductory missions that provide varied gameplay experiences and alternative routes. While not the top in its genre, it delivers depth and a distinct retro FPS identity that encourages replay.
- “While it may not rival the genre’s most celebrated classics, it offers depth, replayability, and a distinct identity that rewards players interested in retro FPS history.”
- “Game is more or less replayable due to different characters (one is hidden!), who can make shortcuts or go slightly different ways because of their different stats and slightly varying weapons.”
- “Each character comes with subtle gameplay variations and unique introductory missions, providing replay value and a slightly different angle on the same overarching conflict.”
- “There is a lot of replay value to be found, as there are multiple different characters to choose from.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is made tedious by close camera angles and unengaging sections like remote robot control and timed challenges, which disrupt the pacing and add unnecessary frustration.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates fairly good physics for its age and maintains stability with no noticeable glitches.